Santeramo could get $255,000 payout from teachers union

December 8, 2011|By Cara Fitzpatrick, Sun Sentinel

How much does it pay to be a disgraced union boss?

A lot, apparently. President Pat Santeramo, whose resignation from the Broward Teachers Union is effective Dec. 31, stands to get $255,020.81 for 230 vacation days and 122 sick days. The union says it's reviewing that amount.

Santeramo is under investigation by the Broward State Attorney's Office and the Florida Elections Commission. He is accused of using union dues to reimburse people for campaign contributions.